Insperity Championship

October 5, 2011 5:23 PM

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Oct. 9: Insperity Classic champion Brad Faxon (right) signs an autograph on Scott Thomson's shirt after the final round of the Insperity Classic was cancelled due to rain, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon was the winner at ten-under-par, and it was Faxon's first Champions Tour victory. less

Oct. 9: Insperity Classic champion Brad Faxon (right) signs an autograph on Scott Thomson's shirt after the final round of the Insperity Classic was cancelled due to rain, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the ... more

Insperity Classic champion Brad Faxon holds the champion's trophy after the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The final round was canceled, and Brad Faxon was the winner at ten-under-par. It was Faxon's first Champions Tour victory. less

Insperity Classic champion Brad Faxon holds the champion's trophy after the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The final round was ... more

Insperity Classic champion Brad faxon licks whipped cream off his hand after having a pie thrown in his face by competitor Jeff Sluman after the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The final round was canceled due to rain, and Brad Faxon was the winner at ten-under-par. It was Faxon's first Champions Tour victory. less

Insperity Classic champion Brad faxon licks whipped cream off his hand after having a pie thrown in his face by competitor Jeff Sluman after the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at ... more

Insperity Classic champion Brad Faxon holds the champion's trophy after the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The final round was canceled, and Brad Faxon was the winner at ten-under-par. It was Faxon's first Champions Tour victory. less

Insperity Classic champion Brad Faxon holds the champion's trophy after the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The final round was ... more

Patrons walk down the stairs from the sponsors tents at the No. 18 green during a weather delay at the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The final round was canceled, and Brad Faxon was the winner at ten-under-par. less

Patrons walk down the stairs from the sponsors tents at the No. 18 green during a weather delay at the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, ... more

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John Huston (right) loads his clubs with an assist from his caddie after the final round of the Insperity Classic was cancelled because of rain, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Brad Faxon was the winner at ten-under-par. It was Faxon's first Champions Tour victory. less

John Huston (right) loads his clubs with an assist from his caddie after the final round of the Insperity Classic was cancelled because of rain, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The ... more

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Patrons watch contestants warm up on the practice tee following a 1 hour 45 minute rain delay during the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Play resumed, but was again delayed by heavier rain, and the final round was cancelled leaving Brad Faxon the winner at ten-under-par. less

Patrons watch contestants warm up on the practice tee following a 1 hour 45 minute rain delay during the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, ... more

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Patrons watch contestants warm up on the practice tee following a 1... Photo-1658053.31260 - Houston Chronicle

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Volunteer Sharon Heuer walks past a scoreboard warning of dangerous weather during a rain delay at the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The final round was eventually cancelled, and Brad Faxon was the winner at ten-under-par. less

Volunteer Sharon Heuer walks past a scoreboard warning of dangerous weather during a rain delay at the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, ... more

Second place finisher Tommy Armour III (center) waits for a shuttle after the final round of the Insperity Classic was postponed because of rain, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Brad Faxon was the winner at 10-under-par, good enough for his first Champions Tour victory. less

Second place finisher Tommy Armour III (center) waits for a shuttle after the final round of the Insperity Classic was postponed because of rain, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The ... more

Dylan Magee, 5, waits out a weather delay in the No. 18 stands during the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The final round was canceled, and Brad Faxon was the winner at ten-under-par, and it was Faxon's first Champions Tour victory. less

Dylan Magee, 5, waits out a weather delay in the No. 18 stands during the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The final round was ... more

Patrons walk past a scoreboard warning of dangerous weather during a rain delay at the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The final round was eventually cancelled, and Brad Faxon was the winner at ten-under-par, and it was Faxon's first Champions Tour victory. less

Patrons walk past a scoreboard warning of dangerous weather during a rain delay at the final round of the Insperity Classic, Sunday, October 9, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The final ... more

Oct. 8: Brad Faxon (left) signs autographs for fans Julian Almaguer (right) and Jaime Aleman after the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, one shot better than Tommy Armour III. less

Oct. 8: Brad Faxon (left) signs autographs for fans Julian Almaguer (right) and Jaime Aleman after the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, ... more

Brad Faxon (right) waits to tee off on No. 12 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, one shot better than Tommy Armour III. less

Brad Faxon (right) waits to tee off on No. 12 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, ... more

Brad Faxon follows his tee shot on No. 17 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, one shot better than Tommy Armour III. less

Brad Faxon follows his tee shot on No. 17 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, one ... more

Brad Faxon acknowledges the gallery after making birdie on No. 17 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, one shot better than Tommy Armour III. less

Brad Faxon acknowledges the gallery after making birdie on No. 17 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the ... more

Brad Faxon follows his approach shot on No. 12 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, one shot better than Tommy Armour III. less

Brad Faxon follows his approach shot on No. 12 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, ... more

First round leader Michael Allen blasts out of a greenside bunker on No. 6 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen shot a 7-over par 79, eight shots behind leader Brad Faxon. less

First round leader Michael Allen blasts out of a greenside bunker on No. 6 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen shot a ... more

Michael Allen (right) hits his approach shot to the No. 1 green as playing partner John Cook looks on during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen was the leader to start the day, but shot a 79 for his round, eight shots behind tournament leader Brad Faxon. less

Michael Allen (right) hits his approach shot to the No. 1 green as playing partner John Cook looks on during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The ... more

First round leader Michael Allen blasts out of a greenside bunker on No. 3 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen made a triple bogey on the hole, en route to a 7-over par 79, eight shots behind leader Brad Faxon. less

First round leader Michael Allen blasts out of a greenside bunker on No. 3 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen made a ... more

Tommy Armour III reacts after missing a birdie putt on No. 17 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Armour III finished the day one shot back of tournament leader Brad Faxon. less

Tommy Armour III reacts after missing a birdie putt on No. 17 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Armour III finished the ... more

Eduardo Romero (center) and patrons search for his ball after Romero hit a wayward tee shot on No. 17 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. less

Eduardo Romero (center) and patrons search for his ball after Romero hit a wayward tee shot on No. 17 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The ... more

Brad Faxon follows his tee shot on No. 12 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, one shot better than Tommy Armour III. less

Brad Faxon follows his tee shot on No. 12 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, one ... more

John Cook blasts from a greenside bunker on No. 1 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

John Cook blasts from a greenside bunker on No. 1 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

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John Cook blasts from a greenside bunker on No. 1 during the second... Photo-1657426.31260 - Houston Chronicle

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Eduardo Romero lets go of his driver after his tee shot on No. 17 while watching his ball go into a hazard during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Romero double bogeyed the hole, and is two shots behind leader Brad Faxon at 8-under par. less

Eduardo Romero lets go of his driver after his tee shot on No. 17 while watching his ball go into a hazard during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in ... more

Eduardo Romero follows his approach shot on No. 11during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Romero is two shots behind leader Brad Faxon at 8-under par. less

Eduardo Romero follows his approach shot on No. 11during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Romero is two shots behind leader ... more

First round leader Michael Allen blasts out of a greenside bunker on No. 6 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen shot a 7-over par 79, eight shots behind leader Brad Faxon. less

First round leader Michael Allen blasts out of a greenside bunker on No. 6 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen shot a ... more

First round leader Michael Allen throws his ball into a greenside pond on No. 3 after making a triple bogey during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen shot a 7-over par 79, eight shots behind leader Brad Faxon. less

First round leader Michael Allen throws his ball into a greenside pond on No. 3 after making a triple bogey during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course ... more

Fred Couples (right) signs a bobblehead doll of his likeness for fan Dalton Joyce after the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

Fred Couples (right) signs a bobblehead doll of his likeness for fan Dalton Joyce after the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

Brad Faxon follows his approach shot on No. 12 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, one shot better than Tommy Armour III. less

Brad Faxon follows his approach shot on No. 12 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, ... more

Tournament scorekeeper Jackie Knott adjusts the scoreboard between the Nos. 5 & 6 holes during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

Tournament scorekeeper Jackie Knott adjusts the scoreboard between the Nos. 5 & 6 holes during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

Brad Faxon acknowledges the gallery after making birdie on No. 17 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, one shot better than Tommy Armour III. less

Brad Faxon acknowledges the gallery after making birdie on No. 17 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the ... more

Brad Faxon (right) waits to tee off on No. 12 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, one shot better than Tommy Armour III. less

Brad Faxon (right) waits to tee off on No. 12 during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Faxon is the tournament leader at -10, ... more

Caddy Michael Maroney keeps score for player Michael Allen while holding the pin adorned in pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, October 8, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. less

Caddy Michael Maroney keeps score for player Michael Allen while holding the pin adorned in pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month during the second round of the Insperity Classic, Saturday, ... more

October 7: First round Leader Michael Allen acknowledges the gallery's applause after making birdie on No. 9 during the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Players Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen fired a nine-under par 63 which tied the record for best round at the Tournament Course set by Fred Couples in 2010.

October 7: First round Leader Michael Allen acknowledges the gallery's applause after making birdie on No. 9 during the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Players Course in The

First round leader Michael Allen eyes his pitch shot to the No. 8 green during the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Players Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen fired a nine-under par 63 which tied the record for best round at the Tournament Course set by Fred Couples in 2010.

First round leader Michael Allen eyes his pitch shot to the No. 8 green during the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Players Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen fired a nine-under par

First round leader Michael Allen tips his cap to playing partner Keith Fergus after making birdie on No. 9 during the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Players Course in The Woodlands, TX. Allen fired a nine-under par 63 which tied the record for best round at the Tournament Course set by Fred Couples in 2010.

Defending champion Fred Couples (right) jokes with playing partner John Huston while walking up the No. 1 fairway during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

Defending champion Fred Couples (right) jokes with playing partner John Huston while walking up the No. 1 fairway during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament

Defending champion Fred Couples (right) checks his yardage from the No. 1 fairway before his second shot during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

Defending champion Fred Couples (right) checks his yardage from the No. 1 fairway before his second shot during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The

John Cook follows through on his fairway bunker shot on No. 9 during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The 2009 champion shot a 6-under par 66, good enough for second place.

John Cook follows through on his fairway bunker shot on No. 9 during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The 2009 champion shot a

Defending champion Fred Couples acknowledges the gallery's applause after making birdie on No. 7 during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

Defending champion Fred Couples acknowledges the gallery's applause after making birdie on No. 7 during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The

Tom Kite looks away in disappointment after missing a putt for par on the par 5 No. 6 during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

Tom Kite looks away in disappointment after missing a putt for par on the par 5 No. 6 during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

Defending champion Fred Couples punches his recovery shot back to the No. 5 fairway during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

Defending champion Fred Couples punches his recovery shot back to the No. 5 fairway during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX.

Tommy Armour III hits his tee shot on No. 9 during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Armour III shot a 4-under par 68, currently tied for fifth with Fred Couples and Eduardo Romero. less

Tommy Armour III hits his tee shot on No. 9 during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Armour III shot a 4-under par 68, currently ... more

Tom Lehman follows his approach shot on No. 9 during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The 1996 British Open champion shot a 5-under par 67, and is currently tied for third place with Mark Calcavecchia.

Tom Lehman follows his approach shot on No. 9 during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. The 1996 British Open champion shot a

Mark Calcavecchia pitches his third shot onto the No. 9 green during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Calcavecchia shot a 5-under par 67 good enough for a tie for third with Tom Lehman.

Mark Calcavecchia pitches his third shot onto the No. 9 green during the first round of the Insperity Classic, Friday, October 7, 2011 at the Tournament Course in The Woodlands, TX. Calcavecchia shot a 5-under